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Sprouts Fmrs Mkt Inc (SFM)

627 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SFM. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — SFM

Based on 635 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added SFM than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 84% of 3.0Y peak

84% of all-time peak
635 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 753 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
69 fewer hedge funds hold SFM compared to a year ago (-10% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

372 buying335 selling
Last quarter: 372 funds bought or added vs 335 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~127 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 117 → 99 → 128 → 127. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 26% new
334 out of 635 hedge funds have held SFM for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

117 → 117 → 99 → 128 → 127 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 117 → 99 → 128 → 127. A growing number of institutions are discovering SFM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 667 holders: 385 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 91 entered 1–2 years ago, and 191 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
59 of 632 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in SFM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SFM

In 2026 Q1, 372 hedge funds were net buyers of SFM (127 opened a new position, 245 added to an existing one), while 335 reduced or exited (211 trimmed, 124 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 46% of total institutional value in SFM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 635.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SFM

How many hedge funds hold SFM — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of SFM vs. share price

Market Analysis: SFM

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Company Profile: SFM

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Sprouts Fmrs Mkt Inc (SFM) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SFM has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 84d ago
SFM
+10.1%
XLP
+0.9%

SFM outperformed XLP by +9.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
SFM
-0.7%
XLP
-2.2%

Since the filing became public, SFM outperformed XLP by +1.5% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

35 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SFM
627 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 627 632 -0.79%
13F Shares 96M 97M -0.5%
Total Value $7.29B $7.65B -4.66%
New Positions 122 128 -6
Increased Positions 228 230 -2
Closed Positions 127 195 -68
Reduced Positions 208 229 -21
Total Calls 19 19 -
Total Puts 16 21 -23.81%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.84 1.11 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

627 + investors

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Top 25 SFM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rule One Partners, LLC 16.01% 209,000 $16.1M
2 Measured Risk Portfolios, Inc. 4.28% 50,740 $3.9M
3 Mane Global Capital Management LP 3.05% 384,080 $29.6M
4 Leibman Financial Services, Inc. 2.86% 50,477 $3.9M
5 Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. 2.78% 63,282 $4.9M
6 Arkfeld Wealth Strategies, L.L.C. 1.90% 80,193 $6.0M
7 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 1.82% 65,000 $5.0M
8 Penn Davis Mcfarland Inc 1.68% 223,283 $17.2M
9 Front Row Advisors LLC 1.67% 63,850 $4.9M
10 McBroom & Associates, LLC 1.66% 38,587 $3.0M
11 Prosperitas Financial LLC 1.54% 53,691 $4.1M
12 Clean Yield Group 1.49% 68,630 $5.3M
13 Guardian Wealth Management, Inc. 1.38% 32,862 $2.5M
14 Green Alpha Advisors, LLC 1.19% 15,635 $1.2M
15 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 1.17% 83,000 $6.4M
16 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 1.16% 1,181,630 $91.1M
17 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.15% 26,828 $2.1M
18 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 0.97% 217,615 $16.8M
19 October Effect Ltd 0.95% 10,700 $825K
20 Carmignac Gestion 0.83% 698,470 $53.9M
21 Sovereign's Capital Management, LLC 0.79% 13,948 $1.1M
22 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.79% 97,555 $7.5M
23 Sidoxia Capital Management, LLC 0.78% 11,739 $905K
24 Unified Investment Management 0.77% 9,724 $750K
25 Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc 0.71% 290,417 $22.4M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Sprouts Fmrs Mkt Inc (SFM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SFM?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added SFM than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for SFM?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 372 funds bought or added vs 335 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for SFM holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 632 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in SFM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held SFM?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 334 out of 635 hedge funds have held SFM for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Sprouts Fmrs Mkt Inc (SFM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SFM has moved -0.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.2% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SFM has gained +10.1% vs +0.9% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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